Jags' Mathis doesn't recover in time, won't play against Titans

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis won't play Sunday at Tennessee because of a broken finger.

Mathis, who broke a bone in his left index finger Oct. 18 against St. Louis, was ruled out Friday by coach Jack Del Rio. The news wasn't a surprise because Mathis didn't practice all week and was in a cast. He had surgery last week to insert a screw in his finger and never sounded optimistic he would return against the Titans.

Sunday: Jaguars at Titans, 4:05 p.m. ET

Backup cornerback and kick returner Brian Witherspoon (hamstring) also was ruled out.

Mathis holds the franchise record with 27 interceptions, including two this season. The Jaguars (3-3) will start either Scott Starks or Tyron Brackenridge opposite rookie Derek Cox.